Jesse Borrego
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Jesse Borrego is an American
actor. Better known
for playing Cruz Candelaria in Blood in, Blood out
and later guest starring as George King in Dexter
. Borrego, a Mexican American
, was born in San Antonio
, Texas
. He considered going into the US Air Force to become a pilot. After graduating from Harlandale High School
, he studied theatre and dance at University of the Incarnate Word
and acting at The California Institute of the Arts from which he earned a degree in Performance in 1984. About the same time, he attended an open audition for the TV Series Fame
where he won the role of "Jesse Velasquez", a role he would play from 1984 until 1987.
He appeared on Married with Children as Bruno in the episode "Can't Dance, Don't Ask Me" (1989).
Borrego returned to the stage appearing in productions at the noted Joseph Papp Theatre in New York City
and the Mark Taper Forum
in Los Angeles
. In addition to performing on stage and in films such as Follow Me Home
, New York Stories
, Con Air
or as Cruz Candelaria in Bound by Honor (also known as Blood in, Blood out
), he began Lupita Productions in 1990. He has produced theatrical productions and concerts as well as two 16mm short films: El Suendo de Simon http://vimeo.com/4854918 (1993) by James Borrego and Flattime (1995) by Jimmy Santiago Baca
. Also played role of an original gangster on DarkRoom Familia's "Veteranos" in 1999. Borrego is a member of the theatre group "Tribal Players". He is well known for his third season
guest role in 24
as Gael Ortega. In 2010 Borrego appeared in the movie La Mission
.
People of the United States
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actor. Better known
for playing Cruz Candelaria in Blood in, Blood out
Blood In, Blood Out
Blood In, Blood Out is the second studio album by Axe Murder Boyz. Released in 2006, it is the group's only release on Psychopathic Records...
and later guest starring as George King in Dexter
Dexter (TV series)
Dexter is an American television drama series, which debuted on Showtime on October 1, 2006. The sixth season premiered on October 2, 2011. The series centers on Dexter Morgan , a bloodstain pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who moonlights as a serial killer...
. Borrego, a Mexican American
Mexican American
Mexican Americans are Americans of Mexican descent. As of July 2009, Mexican Americans make up 10.3% of the United States' population with over 31,689,000 Americans listed as of Mexican ancestry. Mexican Americans comprise 66% of all Hispanics and Latinos in the United States...
, was born in San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. He considered going into the US Air Force to become a pilot. After graduating from Harlandale High School
Harlandale High School
Harlandale High School is the flagship school for the Harlandale Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas....
, he studied theatre and dance at University of the Incarnate Word
University of the Incarnate Word
The University of the Incarnate Word is a private Catholic university located within the cities of San Antonio and Alamo Heights in Texas, United States....
and acting at The California Institute of the Arts from which he earned a degree in Performance in 1984. About the same time, he attended an open audition for the TV Series Fame
Fame (1982 TV series)
Fame is an American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987. The show was based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. Using a mixture of drama and music, it followed the lives of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Although...
where he won the role of "Jesse Velasquez", a role he would play from 1984 until 1987.
He appeared on Married with Children as Bruno in the episode "Can't Dance, Don't Ask Me" (1989).
Borrego returned to the stage appearing in productions at the noted Joseph Papp Theatre in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and the Mark Taper Forum
Mark Taper Forum
The Mark Taper Forum is a 739 seat thrust stage at the Los Angeles Music Center built by Welton Becket and Associates on the Bunker Hill section of downtown Los Angeles...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. In addition to performing on stage and in films such as Follow Me Home
Follow Me Home (1996 Film)
Follow Me Home, directed by activist and filmmaker Peter Bratt, explores spiritual and intercultural race relations through the lives of four artists, one African American, one Native American and two latin-american cousins, who embark on a crosscountry road trip to paint a mural on the White House...
, New York Stories
New York Stories
New York Stories is a 1989 anthology film; it consists of three shorts with the central theme being New York City.The first is Life Lessons, directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Richard Price and starring Nick Nolte. The second is Life Without Zoë, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and written by...
, Con Air
Con Air
Con Air is an Academy Award–nominated 1997 American action-thriller film directed by Simon West and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. It stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich...
or as Cruz Candelaria in Bound by Honor (also known as Blood in, Blood out
Blood In, Blood Out
Blood In, Blood Out is the second studio album by Axe Murder Boyz. Released in 2006, it is the group's only release on Psychopathic Records...
), he began Lupita Productions in 1990. He has produced theatrical productions and concerts as well as two 16mm short films: El Suendo de Simon http://vimeo.com/4854918 (1993) by James Borrego and Flattime (1995) by Jimmy Santiago Baca
Jimmy Santiago Baca
Jimmy Santiago Baca of Apache and Chicano descent is an American poet and writer.- Life and career :...
. Also played role of an original gangster on DarkRoom Familia's "Veteranos" in 1999. Borrego is a member of the theatre group "Tribal Players". He is well known for his third season
24 (season 3)
Season Three, also known as Day 3, of 24 premiered in the United States on October 28, 2003 and aired its season finale on May 25, 2004...
guest role in 24
24 (TV series)
24 is an American television series produced for the Fox Network and syndicated worldwide, starring Kiefer Sutherland as Counter Terrorist Unit agent Jack Bauer. Each 24-episode season covers 24 hours in the life of Bauer, using the real time method of narration...
as Gael Ortega. In 2010 Borrego appeared in the movie La Mission
La Mission (film)
La Mission is a 2009 drama film starring Benjamin Bratt and Jeremy Ray Valdez. It is written and directed by Peter Bratt...
.
Filmography
- Mi Vida LocaMi Vida LocaMi Vida Loca is a 1993 American drama film directed and written by Allison Anders. This film includes Jason Lee's first performance as an actor in a small role alongside director Spike Jonze as a drug buyer....
(1993) - Blood In Blood OutBlood in Blood outBlood In Blood Out is a 1993 crime-drama film directed by Taylor Hackford. It follows the intertwining lives of the three Chicano relatives, Miklo , Cruz and Paco from 1972 to the mid 1980s...
(1993) - I Like It Like ThatI Like It Like ThatI Like It Like That is a 1994 comedy-drama film about the trials and tribulations of a young Puerto Rican couple living in the poverty-stricken New York City neighborhood of the South Bronx...
(1994) - Tecumseh: The Last Warrior (1995)
- Dalva (1996)
- Follow Me HomeFollow Me Home"Follow Me Home" is a song by British girl group Sugababes from their fourth studio album, Taller in More Ways. It was written by band members Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Heidi Range in collaboration with Jonathan Lipsey, Karen Poole and Jeremy Shaw. It was produced by Jony Rockstar. The song...
(1996) - The Maker (1997)
- Con AirCon AirCon Air is an Academy Award–nominated 1997 American action-thriller film directed by Simon West and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. It stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich...
(1997) - VeteranosVeteranosVeteranos are Filipino soldiers who fought in the Philippines in World War II under the command of the United States military against the Japanese...
(1997) - Come and Take it Day (2001)
- Low Rider Weekend (2002)
- The Maldonado Miracle (2002)
- Writ Writer (2007)
- La Mission (2010)
- ColombianaColombiana (film)Colombiana is a 2011 French-American action film co-written and produced by Luc Besson and directed by Olivier Megaton. The film stars Zoë Saldana in the lead role...
(2011)